P{EPgy2} element insertion in the 5'UTR of the srt gene, 152bp upstream of the first ATG.
wing
wing (with Df(3L)lxd6)
wing margin bristle
wing margin bristle (with Df(3L)lxd6)
srtEY01593 flies exhibit wing defects including reduced wing size and the loss of bristles at the posterior wing margin. This phenotype is enhanced by the Df(3L)lxd6 deficiency.
Precise excision of the P{EPgy2} element reverses the wing phenotype of srtEY01593 mutants.
Precise excision of the P{EPgy2} element reverses the wing phenotype of srtEY01593 mutants.